ReHubs has announced a comprehensive strategy to industrialise textile circularity across Europe by 2032, establishing systematic coordination between recyclers, manufacturers, and brands. The alliance plans to mobilise substantial investment through integrated supply chain management and strategic financing orchestration across European markets.

The US National Cotton Council has released survey findings showing widespread consumer confusion about microplastic pollution sources, particularly regarding synthetic clothing's contribution to environmental and health risks. Research reveals significant barriers preventing consumer action, including unclear guidance and uncertainty about effective solutions for reducing personal microplastic exposure.

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a Field Partner Programme pilot designed to provide brands and retailers with traceable regenerative cotton. Beginning with the 2025 crop year, the initiative establishes a framework combining practices and outcomes, supporting sustainability goals, while creating clear supply chain pathways. It aligns with the Trust Protocol’s wider commitments to verification, transparency, and continuous improvement.

A comprehensive analysis of 145 global case studies has uncovered why circular economy initiatives often failed. The research highlighted systemic traps, design flaws, and financial constraints that obstructed progress. By exploring breakdowns in recycling, reuse, and supply chain practices, the study revealed overlooked weaknesses and offered insights into building more resilient circular business models.

Trade policy uncertainty has surged to unprecedented levels across global markets, creating widespread disruption for businesses and economies worldwide. New data reveals sharp increases in import volatility, with developing countries bearing disproportionate impacts from unpredictable policy shifts and weakened international trading frameworks.

The three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics opened today at National Exhibition and Convention Center, featuring over 3,700 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions. Eight overseas buyer delegations will attend, including first-time delegations from Brazil and Türkiye, alongside established programmes from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for international sourcing opportunities.

Fashion companies are rethinking how they work internationally by paying much more attention to local differences in consumer behaviour and cultural preferences. New research shows how brands modify their digital platforms and products to suit different cultural contexts around the world. This shift makes local adaptation a key business strategy rather than just an operational task.

Pakistan’s fashion sector is undergoing rapid change, shaped by industrial growth, heritage practices, and sustainability challenges. The country’s integrated supply chain, reliance on cotton, and emerging use of synthetics highlight systemic risks. Traditional eco-friendly practices are fading, while small-scale sustainable brands point to alternative paths. Weak governance, industry greenwashing, and missing education remain critical barriers to meaningful progress.

Water use and wastewater discharge from global apparel supply chains are escalating environmental and social risks. A new study highlights Bangladesh’s garment sector as a critical case, showing how targeted investments could deliver measurable gains in sustainability and operational performance across production systems. It outlines investment approaches that could help suppliers implement water-saving technologies and strengthen long-term resilience across the garment industry.

India’s cotton sector faces falling acreage and rising prices as farmers switch to more profitable crops like paddy and pulses while mills boost imports. Recent government policies, including a higher minimum support price and a postponed quality order, are changing how the industry operates. Consumption remains strong, while exports and imports reflect both domestic constraints and international market conditions, which will define the challenges of the 2025–26 season.